Brie, Watercress And Bacon Salad With Spicy Pear Dressing

• For the salad
• 2 slices smoked streaky bacon, chopped
• 1 plain croissant, chopped into cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 ounce fresh parsley
• 1 ounce fresh basil
• 1 ounce fresh chervil (optional)
• 3 ounces watercress
• 2 1/2 ounces brie cheese, chopped
• For the spicy pear and chili dressing
• 1/2 ounce butter
• 1/2 pear, cored, chopped
• 1 tablespoon caster sugar
• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• 1 pinch chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

1. For the salad, heat a frying pan and fry the bacon for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the croissant pieces and a little olive oil and fry until the bacon and croissants are golden-brown and crisp. Remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper.
3. Place the herbs, watercress and Brie into a bowl and mix well.
4. For the spicy pear and chilli dressing, melt the butter in a small saucepan, add the chopped pear and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the sugar, vinegar, chilli flakes and olive oil and cook for a further 1-2 minutes.
6. To serve, place the herbs, watercress and Brie onto a plate, top with the bacon and croissant croutons and pour over the dressing.

salad, bacon, croissant, olive oil, parsley, fresh basil, chervil, watercress, brie cheese, chili dressing, butter, pear, caster sugar, white wine vinegar, chili flakes, olive oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/brie-watercress-and-bacon-salad-with-spicy-pear-dressing-348956 (may not work)